| From High School to College: Improving Opportunities for Success in Postsecondary Education Contributor(s): Kirst, Michael W. (Editor), Venezia, Andrea (Editor) |
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ISBN: 078797062X ISBN-13: 9780787970628 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $49.40 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2004 Annotation: Praise for From High School to College "From High School to College reports on research findings that are changing the national policy conversation about higher education accessibility and quality. Michael Kirst, Andrea Venezia and their colleagues examine the disjunctures between schools and colleges and the corrosive consequences for student learning and educational attainment. This study offers a critical examination of current policies and practices and a challenging but achievable agenda for change." "This book offers valuable insights for those contemplating or engaged in K--16 reform. The strategies for aligning higher education and secondary schools have proven successful in bringing about positive outcomes in the six project states. The compendium of research findings from multiple projects provides relevant and proven data that will assist others in designing and implementing successful K--16 reforms." "Using six years of national research and a focus on the colleges that serve 800f all undergraduates, this talented group of scholars informs and propels us to take action on the policies, perceptions, and practices of college admissions, college course placement, and state-level policies. This book is required reading for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars concerned with improving college access, college retention, and educational efficacy." "This impressively researched and readable volume is a singularly important and timely contribution to understanding the growing significance of efforts to bridge the chasm that exists between K--12 and postsecondary education. It is a must read for all concerned with the development of more coherent and effective educational policy." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General |
| Dewey: 379.73 |
| LCCN: 2003023724 |
| Series: Jossey-Bass Education |
| Physical Information: 1.42" H x 6.24" W x 9.32" (1.60 lbs) 424 pages |
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| Publisher Description: In From High School to College educational policy experts Michael W. Kirst, Andrea Venezia, and their contributors reveal why so many students are entering college unprepared for college level work and often unable to complete a degree. This important book presents the findings of the Bridge Project3/4a major national research study conducted by Stanford University and funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the U.S. Department of Education. The researchers examined the fit between what high schools were doing to prepare students for college admissions and course work, and what colleges considered when admitting and placing incoming freshman. Based on hundreds of interviews with teachers and counselors, thousands of surveys with students and parents, and a thorough examination of the policies and practices in California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, and Texas, From High School to College offers recommendations for bridging the gap between high school and college and for improving college admission and graduation rates.
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